What does the rabble think?

**Kilted cabin boy** · 9th October 17, 06:47 PM

I am looking into getting a sgian dubh.I found theses at the Mast general store in Boone, NC.They were made by Robby Bowman of Iron Mountain medal craft in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.He was on Forge by fire.The blade is not tradional and sheath would need some work.Its also only $120.00.Would you consider theses?

**Kilted cabin boy** · 9th October 17, 06:53 PM

And theses

**Kilted cabin boy** · 9th October 17, 06:55 PM

**California Highlander** · 9th October 17, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by Kilted cabin boy

I am looking into getting a sgian dubh.I found theses at the Mast general store in Boone, NC.They were made by Robby Bowman of Iron Mountain medal craft in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.He was on Forge by fire.The blade is not tradional and sheath would need some work.Its also only $120.00.Would you consider theses?

Nice knives! However, I don't really consider any of them a sgian dubh. They also look like they might be a big awkward in kilt hose, but would be great hanging from a kilt belt instead.

**Orvis** · 10th October 17, 06:15 AM

The three knives at the top of the photo do not appear to be sgian dhus, but appear to be much more like the type of American 18th-19th century"buckskinner" belt knives I've seen on offer by craftsmen at reenactments and living history market fairs.

As nice as they appear, I would not consider wearing these knives in kilted attire as I am a traditionalist when it comes to edged weapons while wearing a modern kilt outfit or recreated period costume.

**Geoff Withnell** · 10th October 17, 06:48 AM

I have to agree that they do not look as if they would ride well in kilt hose. I would want to at least try it before I would buy one.

**Kilted cabin boy** · 10th October 17, 06:23 PM

I agree some of the blades are too long and the shape of the blade is not traditional, but if it was 3-3.5 inches long, would you consider it?

For about $250.00 you can spend the day there making the "knife of your dreams" under supervision of course, where you shape the blade yourself.However once add hotel room etc.

i wanted something better than the $70.00 plus you see on line and less than the $400.00 plus for a truly custom made sgian dubh.

**David Dubh** · 10th October 17, 07:38 PM

I would want to see the back side of the antlers to see if they are flat enough to lay comfortablely against the leg. Alternatively you could look at the Sheffield cutlery company they have some nice ones and check with Steve at freedom Kilts he has one that is good looking and apparently can be sharpened to a nice edge.

**Laurentius** · 11th December 17, 03:55 PM

Originally Posted by California Highlander

Nice knives! However, I don't really consider any of them a sgian dubh. They also look like they might be a big awkward in kilt hose, but would be great hanging from a kilt belt instead.

Much the case, amongst other things I have crafted antler handles for various knives including a sgian dhu and a sgian brew. Both of them are not really ideal for kilt hose though they will do at a pinch.